It seems nonsensical at first glance, but this is a question of compensation.
Generally speaking, on this issue, it is necessary to explore the division of responsibility, which is directly related to the amount of compensation.
If you don't understand, think of this case as a common tort case and you'll get it.
For example, Zhang San and Li Si got into a fight, and Zhang San said you were the first to throw a punch, although I provoked you first, but if you didn't make a move, we wouldn't have ended up fighting.
So, even though I now have to compensate you for infringing on your right to health because I provoked the fight, you also bear some responsibility!
However, when Old Tang first saw the defense statement, he really wanted to laugh, he was very skeptical about what the opposing lawyer was thinking.